International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications

Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016

  • Analysis of the Performance of Disc Brake System of Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit Using Temperature and Coefficient of Friction as a Parameter

    Andinet Kumella Eticha

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 205-211
    Received: 30 September 2016
    Accepted: 14 October 2016
    Published: 16 November 2016
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    Abstract: Most of railroad passenger vehicles in the world equipped with disc brake system which is mounted either on the wheel for (wheel mounted) or axle on the bogie frames for (axle mounted). A disc brake is a device which is used to stop or reduce the motion of vehicles. The braking performance of the train is one of the most important factors that affe... Show More
  • Artificial Neural Network Approach for Transient Forced Convective Heat Transfer Optimization

    Ahmet Tandiroglu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 212-225
    Received: 29 October 2016
    Accepted: 16 November 2016
    Published: 23 November 2016
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    Abstract: This present research uses artifical neural networks (ANNs) to analyze and estimate the influence of transfer functions and training algorithms on experimentally determined Nusselt numbers, friction factors, entropy generation numbers and irreversibility distribution ratios for nine different baffle plate inserted tubes. Nine baffle-inserted tubes ... Show More
  • Generalized Synchronization of Fractional Order Chaotic Systems with Time-Delay

    Sha Wang, Jie Li, Renhao Jin

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 232-241
    Received: 22 July 2016
    Accepted: 27 October 2016
    Published: 17 December 2016
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    Abstract: Generalized synchronization of time-delayed fractional order chaotic systems is investigated. According to the stability theorem of linear fractional differential systems with multiple time-delays, a nonlinear fractional order controller is designed for the synchronization of systems with identical and non-identical derivative orders. Both complete... Show More
  • Applicability of the Hertz Contact Theory to Rolling Rubber Cylinders Model

    Chu Hongyan, An Ran, Cai Ligang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 242-248
    Received: 24 December 2016
    Published: 28 December 2016
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    Abstract: Hertz contact theory (HCT) is a study of contact stress and deformation which is widely used in many engineering fields. However, there are many limiting conditions for the applications of the HCT, in this paper, the contact model between a plastic cylinder and a rubber cylinder does not fit two limiting conditions: Small deformation and no rigid b... Show More
  • Quantitative and Controllable Growth of Carbon Nanotubes on Silicon Carbide Particles Via Chemical Vapor Deposition

    Huiling Jin, Jia Jianjun, Yishi Su, Shisheng Li, Qiubao Ouyang, Di Zhang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 249-253
    Received: 16 October 2016
    Accepted: 19 December 2016
    Published: 19 January 2017
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    Abstract: Carbon nanotube (CNT) and silicon carbide particles (SiCp) can work together as a double-scale hybrid reinforcement for new metal matrix composites. In this paper, nano nickel (Ni) particle catalyst was precipitated by carbamide to achieve uniform dispersion on micron SiCp. And then a CNT-covered SiCp hybrid was synthesized by a conventional Chemic... Show More